New Audi S5 v New AMG C43 v BMW M340i: DRAG RACE

It’s time for an almighty German showdown!

We’ve got Mat in the new Audi S5, and he’s lining up against the new Mercedes-AMG C64 and the BMW M340i! The question is, does the all-new Audi have enough power to propel itself to victory? Let’s take a closer look at the stats.

Starting with the S5, it’s powered by a 3-litre turbocharged V6 that can put down 367hp and 550Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox, and the car weighs in a t 1,950kg. As new, the Audi costs around £69,000.

Alongside him, we have the new AMG C43. This houses a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine under the bonnet, and this produces 435hp and 500Nm. This power is sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic gearbox, and it tips the scales at 1,810kg. It’s slightly cheaper than the Audi, coming in at £67,500.

Then finally we have the BMW. It’s the pre-facelift edition of the M340i, but the power stats are the same as the latest edition, so its 3-litre turbocharged V6 delivers 337hp and 500Nm. Power is delivered to all four wheels via an 8-speed auto, and it’s the lightest car here, weighing in at 1,670kg. If you’re looking to buy the latest edition, it’ll cost around £60,000.

So the AMG has the most power, but will it be able to take down its rivals? There’s only one way to find out for sure… LET’S RACE!

[carwow]

Sorry about the quality of Mat's audio! His mic decided to stop working for this video... 🤦

[georgetallent]

M340i is an absolute masterclass. Genuine classic for years to come

[lukecoppens]

I have a 2020 M340i and my family is sick of me constantly telling them how much I still love it. Never thought I’d hang onto a car this long.

[jerrydino]

6 years later... they still can't beat it

[exlipse]

so, to conclude: 370 HP with 6 cyl is faster than 430 HP with 4 cyl

[gcm]

As an AMG fanboy since the W204 C63, I’m finding it hard to maintain my enthusiasm lately.

[mirsabzeeshan]

Carwow should do a video of a bmw m140i vs m240i vs m340i just to see how much the b58 has changed over the years

[sibateg]

I traded in my 18 S4 for a 20' M340i, my stage 1 S4 ran 12.1 1/4 and couldn't do better than 28 mpg on the highway. My M340i ran 12.3 bone stock and gets 34-35mpg on the highway I get over 500 miles on one tank on the highway!

[rmr]

I own a M340i touring since three years and drove 80'000km with it. I can confirm, its just perfect. I will drive it for many more years!

[eliasmachalek]

Soft limiter on a 2 liter 4 cylinder is nuts....

[blackmercury]

The 2019 M340i has to be the greatest all around car ever build.

Sporty look
Performance is top notch
Luxury is definitely there
Really practical
And for 40 grand is a no brainer

[henryviiifake]

Given the difference in weight, power and torque between the M340i (374hp, 500Nm, 1670kg) and the S5 (367hp, 550Nm, 1950kg), their relative performance made sense. The Merc, however, was DISAPPOINTING! 435hp, 500Nm and 1810kg, yet it couldn't hold a candle to the BMW at the top end - despite having an extra 61hp - and got blitzed on launch by the Audi that's 140kg heavier! It didn't even beat the BMW in the 1/2 mile rolling race 💀

I guess you could say the Merc got murked! 😂

[andyrome]

I remember years ago when Matt reviewed the 340i touring xdrive and said: " this is the only car you'll ever need". He was right😊

[KingSadim]

Got a 21 plate M340i in September last year, it is one heck of a machine. That engine is effortless, but the car is also very smooth and the boot is huge. Forget hot hatches, I've had the Golf R, Cupra Formentor 310bhp, this M340i is in a diff league. And this older version has physical buttons, so nice

[Rif_Tv_Gaming]

My 2018 340i mperfomance Touring is a beast. The b58 got so much power and potencial. ❤

[ramtinscarchannel]

You can have good peak horsepower, like the Mercedes does at 6750 rpm, meanwhile the BMW has its peak horsepower from 5500-6500rpm and 500Nm of torque from 1850-5000rpm. The power and torque band is enormous.
I‘ve driven a B58 lots of times. It just feels mighty and super relaxed while out performing its competition.
And with next to no money you‘ll make safe and sound 700hp from that engine.

[黄龙-px]

M340 be like: Do whatever the hell you want, doesn't matter to me cause I will kicked the shit out all of you lmfao

[Nice_Person]

That bimmer is king. 300kg lighter and has a b58.
Any sensible person would choose the m340i over the other 2.

Edit: this is a comparison between the cars in the video only. The w205 c43 and older audi s4 models are beasts.

Also, the m340i RWD is 1736kg and the xdrive variant is 1805kg.

[ashleymerritt]

M340i might be the best overall package of the last 10 years

[RCtennis]

Funny how the M340i tested wasn’t even the one with the updated B58TU2 engine that also has a mild hybrid. And yet - it still wins. Gotta love the B58!